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Abstract

The original order of the collection was maintained, with each series representing a separate section of material named by the creator. This collection is comprised of 25 series. The first 24 series represent the years from 1975 to 1997; series 7 and 8 both contain material from 1981. The final series consists of audiovisual material. It should be noted that there are date spans within the chronological series; for example, series 10, which corresponds to the year 1983, includes documents dating from 1980 to 1985. Series 9, which corresponds to the year 1982, actually contains material from 1983. Included within the alphabetically arranged subseries are conference materials, correspondence, financial records, manuals and guidelines, membership forms and statistics, minutes of meetings, publications and pamphlets, reports (encompassing reports from the MAEOPP president and state chapters as well as research papers), and treasurer's reports."

Conditions Governing Access

The collection may be accessed only with the permission of Dr. Celerstine Johnson, Professor Emeritus at Saint Louis University, and past president of MAEOPP. Permission may also be obtained from the current president of MAEOPP.

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Scope and Contents

This collection chronicles the emergence in 1974 and the subsequent growth of MAEOPP (Mid-America Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel), one of the first regional educational opportunity associations in the country. Housekeeping records such as correspondence, financial records, minutes of meetings, and reports are arranged by year and underline the dedication and strength of purpose of MAEOPP members in their drive to ensure quality education for all people. The Audiovisual Material series consists of cassette tapes of board meetings , conference plenary session speakers, etc. At the back of the last box of audiovisual material is a collection of commemorative pins.